63939 ZIP Code — Fairdealing, MO

Ripley County, Missouri

ZIP code 63939 is located in Fairdealing, Missouri, within Ripley County. It covers approximately 53.15 square miles and serves a population of 1,190 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63939

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $103,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,227. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 63939 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,190

population

53.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63939 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63939

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63939. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fairdealing	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63945 Harviell (5.3 mi) 63955 Oxly (7.1 mi) 63953 Naylor (7.2 mi) 63943 Grandin (11 mi) 63901 Poplar Bluff (12.4 mi) 63935 Doniphan (12.5 mi) 63954 Neelyville (12.6 mi) 72470 Success (16 mi) 63937 Ellsinore (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,190
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	181

Geography
Land area	53.15 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	36.6785
Longitude	-90.6611
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	573

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.8%	61.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	29.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	7.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,190

Population

People per sq mi

36.9

Median age

$55,227

Median household income

$26,577

Per capita income

$103,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.4%

Home ownership

19.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

639

Housing units

20.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

136

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	195	16.4%
18 and over	995	83.6%
65 and over	236	19.8%
Median age	36.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.1%

Asian 2.4%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,156	97.1%
Asian	29	2.4%
Two or more races	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.8%	61.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	29.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	7.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 21.6%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 30.1%

$75k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	21.6%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	30.1%
$75k–$100k	2.3%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$55,227

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 35.1%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 8.8%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.4%
Renter occupied	10.6%
Vacant	31.5%
Single-family detached	59.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.4%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	26.4%
1960–1969	1.7%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	18.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	35.3%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	38.3%
2 vehicles	32.6%
3 or more	25.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.1%
Electricity	52.1%
Propane / LP gas	21.6%
Wood	12.9%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	290	61.4%
Cohabiting couple	19	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	83	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	80	16.9%
Households with children under 18	154	32.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	178	37.7%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.4%	16.2%
Married	48.8%	64.5%
Separated	4.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.7%
Divorced	4.6%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 13.9%

Associate's degree 15.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.7%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	7.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	44	23.8%
High school	90	48.6%
College / grad school	38	20.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Construction 15.3%

Professional & management 15.1%

Retail trade 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Public administration 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Other services 6.6%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Information 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.6%
Service	22.1%
Sales & office	2.8%
Natural resources & construction	23.8%
Production & transportation	8.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.8%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	16.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.6%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.4

Poverty

All people 19.5%

Under 18 years 4.6%

18 and over 22.4%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.1%
Retirement income	26.5%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.1%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	35.4%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	14.0%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.1%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	35.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	26.5%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	17.5%
No health insurance	20.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	45.7%
Cholesterol screening	85.7%
Teeth loss	29.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	37.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	37.4%
65 and over	66.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.1%
Public insurance	47.3%
No insurance	12.0%
Uninsured under 19	18.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,115	93.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,161	97.6%
Born in same state	1,161	97.6%
Born in different state	806	67.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	2.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	247	20.8%
Arab	155	13%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	99	8.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	80.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63939

What city is ZIP code 63939 in?

ZIP code 63939 is primarily assigned to Fairdealing, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63939 in?

ZIP code 63939 falls within Ripley County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 63939 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 63939 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 63939 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 63939 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63939?

20% of residents in ZIP code 63939 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63939?

The median home value in ZIP code 63939 is $103,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 63939 in?

ZIP code 63939 observes the CST timezone.